This stated out so awesomely, "American" with living fast... It seems a trait that others complain about us.... But the imagery of the cigarette and "placing it back on the sophistication of your tongue" is just wow! Great Poem Desmond...

A velveteen quality to this leaves such a rich impression; therein lies a duality, as some other commenters have pointed out, and for me at least, it is this very duality that fulfills the 'Americana' of the title, burnt away in the ashes that fall to the floor. Stylistically wonderful! ~peace, Jason